Horizontal Borer Machine Operator (Conventional / Manual)
East Kilbride | Full-Time
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer based in East Kilbride. The business designs and manufactures specialist heavy industrial equipment supplied globally and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long-term staff retention.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Horizontal Borer Machine Operator to their machine & fabrication workshop.
The Role:
This position will focus on the setup and operation of conventional (manual) horizontal boring machines within a busy engineering workshop environment.
This is a hands-on machining role working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
Main duties include:
Setting and operating a conventional horizontal boring machine
Operating other manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines and drills
Working from detailed engineering drawings
Producing precision components to tight tolerances
Inspecting and measuring your own work
Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards
Contributing to continuous improvement within the workshop
Requirements:
To be considered, you must have:
Previous experience operating manual / conventional machine tools
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Experience working to tight tolerances
Strong understanding of safe working practices in a machine shop
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience operating a Kerns Richard SH75 or similar horizontal borer
Overhead crane experience
Counterbalance forklift licence
?? This role is focused on conventional/manual machining. CNC-only experience is unlikely to be suitable unless you also have strong manual machining experience.
Whats On Offer :
Competitive salary and benefits package
Early finish Friday
32 days holiday
Employer matched 5% pension
Profit-share bonus scheme
Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing engineering business
If youre an experienced manual machinist looking for a secure, long-term move in a professional workshop environment, wed love to hear from you.
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